JBB Recipe of the Week: Butternut Squash Soup

What You Will Learn

• How to make a classic butternut squash soup with a handful of familiar ingredients

• What butternut squash brings to a fall meal

• Three ways to make each bowl your own

• How to add just better.® prebiotic fiber to homemade soup

There’s something about a pot of butternut squash soup on a chilly evening that makes home feel a little cozier. Roast the squash until it’s tender, then blend it with onion, garlic, and thyme for a smooth, savory soup you’ll look forward to warming up again.

And here’s the fun part: with a few toppings in the fridge, you can make a big batch and enjoy a different bowl of soup each night. One night might call for something creamy and crunchy; another, a little spice. Same pot of soup, plenty of ways to enjoy it.

The squash does a lot of the work here, bringing both flavor and nutrition to every bowl. 

Ingredient Highlight

Butternut squash gets its beautiful orange color from beta-carotene. Your body turns some of that beta-carotene into vitamin A, a nutrient that supports healthy vision and immune function.

Butternut squash also brings fiber, vitamin C, and potassium to the bowl. Its fiber helps nourish the gut, vitamin C supports immune health, and potassium helps maintain healthy blood pressure. That’s a lot of nutrition packed into one cozy fall ingredient.

Ready to get a pot going? Here’s how to make it.

just better.® Butternut Squash Soup

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash, about 2½ pounds

2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided

1 small yellow onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, plus more as needed

½ teaspoon dried thyme

⅓ cup just better.® prebiotic fiber

Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Brush the cut sides with 1 tablespoon avocado oil, then place the halves cut-side down on the baking sheet.

3. Roast for 40–50 minutes, until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork. Let it cool enough to handle, then scoop the flesh from the skin.

4. Warm the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4–5 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and thyme and cook for another minute.

5. Add the roasted squash, vegetable broth, and just better.® prebiotic fiber. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

6. Carefully blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender, or blend it in batches in a countertop blender. Add a little more broth if you prefer a thinner soup, then season with sea salt and black pepper. 

7. Ladle into bowls and add your favorite toppings.

Make It Your Own

For a little crunch: Sprinkle on pepitas and add a spoonful of crème fraîche. It’s a lovely combination with roasted squash.

For a lively spoonful: Add a dollop of salsa and sour cream. Choose your favorite salsa and make it as mild or spicy as you like.

For a fresh finish: Top with chopped basil, thyme, or microgreens, then drizzle with olive oil.

Storage Tips

Let leftover soup cool before transferring it to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of vegetable broth or water if the soup has thickened. Keep toppings separate until you’re ready to serve. 

Cooking and Baking with just better.® Prebiotic Fiber

From soups and sauces to baked goods, just better.® prebiotic fiber makes it simple to add fiber to the foods you’re already making. It dissolves without changing the flavor, so you can keep cooking the recipes you love and make everything fiber-rich.

A Bowl for Everyone

Make a big batch and have a different bowl each day! Try pepitas and crème fraîche one night, salsa and sour cream the next, then fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil. There’s plenty of room to make this fall classic your own. A few toppings make each serving feel fresh while the soup is ready whenever you are. 😋

Simple nutrition. Made just better.®!